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High Glycemic Diet and Cancer: More evidence for a connection
It’s certainly not news to readers of the Atkins Advantage Newsletter that we at Atkins are no fans of sugar. Far more damaging to the body than fat, sugar is responsible for a host of ills ranging from depressing the immune system to increasing the risk for acne and cavities. And much more seriously, a Read More
Why Doing Atkins Can Lower Your Cholesterol
Despite all the research to the contrary, you probably still run into people who, when the topic of Atkins comes up in conversation, say: “I could never do Atkins because it allows saturated fat. I already have high cholesterol.” This mindset belongs to a generation that grew up with the message that eating eggs, meat Read More
What is good for your brain and your heart?
According to Fernando Gomez-Pinilla, PhD, of the University of California, Los Angeles, exercise actually helps the regeneration of damaged brain circuits. And according to new research from Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, a sustained exercise program may also help slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease. If started early enough in life, exercise might Read More
The Saturated Fat Paradox
Even Atkins advocates who totally get it that the fear of fat is unfounded on a low-carb diet might still have some concerns about eating saturated fat. As a reminder, saturated fat is any fat that remains solid at room temperature, including butter and most animal fats, as well as coconut and palm oil. After Read More
The Role of Carbohydrate Restriction in Reducing Cardiac Risk Factors
One in five adults has some form of cardiovascular disease (1). A recent flood of clinical research suggests that the time for re-evaluating nutritional recommendations for bringing heart disease under control may be well overdue. It is a known fact that carbohydrates increase triglyceride levels. Triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL (“bad”) and HDL (“good”) cholesterol are Read More
Reduce Carbs, Cut Heart Disease
Over the years, the long-term Harvard Nurses’ Health Study has provided results that support some of the premises upon which Dr. Atkins has based his philosophy. Now research from the Harvard School of Public Health shows the significance of differentiating between carbs based upon their rating on the glycemic index to reduce risk of coronary Read More
Low Carbohydrate Diets Improve Atherogenic Dyslipidemia Even in the absence of weight loss
The electronic version of this article is the complete one and can be found online at: http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/3/1/24 Read More
Just in time for Valentine’s Day: 7 heart-healthy tips
The month of February is not just about flowers and chocolate (preferably a chocolate Atkins bar or shake). February is also American Heart Month. Take some time to be good to your heart, and share these heart-healthy tips with your friends and family. 1. Measure your middle: Waist size forecasts heart health better than weight Read More
High Carb Link to Heart Attacks
A landmark research study by Dr. Michael Shechter of Tel Aviv University’s Sackler School of Medicine and the Heart Institute of Sheba Medical Center, with collaboration of the Endocrinology Institute, shows exactly how high carbohydrate foods increase the risk for heart problems. Researchers looked at four groups of volunteers. One group ate a cornflake mush Read More
Healthy Hearts: Five Atkins-friendly tips for a healthy heart
February is American Heart Month and for good reason. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. One in every three deaths is from heart disease and stroke, which is equal to 2,200 deaths per day. There are many factors that play a role in the development of heart disease. Some Read More